This 18+ West Marches server is a great place to play 2024 D&D 5e if you are interested in Gestalt, a homebrew mode of play where you level in two classes simultaneously. We feature a curated list of third party sources, including character creation options from Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt. There is also a Jobs system that costs Downtime and that rewards more gold the higher you can get on a skill check. Downtime is both accrued passively and earned based on the amount of hours your character has played.
This D&D server launched not too long ago. We currently need players who are also DMs interested in running games! There is not much of a community here yet, but we are well set up to accommodate DMs who want to host.
We do not expect games to begin on this server until after November 12, when the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide is released, but feel free to join the server and to take a look at our character creation process. You may make a character now, and you may use either the 2014 or 2024 Player’s Handbook when making a character. Characters can be Gestalt in both 2014 and 2024 options, but 2024 PHB classes need to pick 2024 PHB subclasses, and 2014 PHB classes cannot select 2024 PHB subclasses.
Server Rules
Age Requirement and Character Age: All members must be 18 or older. Verification may be required. Furthermore, your characters must be of mature age.
Deadly Difficulty: This server operates at up to a deadly difficulty level. Be prepared for the possibility of character death, significant loss, and other severe consequences. Your character's status, wealth, and even your own standing here are not guaranteed if you take reckless actions.
Transparency and Common Sense: We maintain a culture of transparency and common sense. Player versus player combat (PvP) requires consent from DM and both players OOC. Be mindful of rule #2 – actions have consequences.
Share Just Your Ideas: All interactions should be conducted with a high degree of respect. Slander, harassment, or any form of discrimination will not be tolerated. Maintain in-character (IC) and out-of-character (OOC) distinctions. OOC conflicts should not affect IC interactions and vice versa.
Rule of ❌: If a player feels that a situation is becoming uncomfortable or going too far, they can invoke the "X". This acts as an immediate boundary that must be respected and cannot be crossed. The "X" cannot be used to impede relationships, moral ambiguity, or the natural story progression.
Advertising and Commissions: Players are welcome to post their original art in the #CHARACTER-ART channel and to invite commisions, but they are not allowed to solicit commissions in PMs of other server members. DMs are permitted to post a link to an incentive-less tip/donation service (Ko-Fi, Patreon, etc.) in their DM directory post.
Other Information
Primary Ruleset: 2024 5e Primary Timezone: EST Primary Language: English
As of today, The Spire is officially live! It's been a five month journey to get to this point. When new players arrive at the Spire, everything is in order for them to play games straight away.
Furthermore, the following updates have been implemented:
The following third-party spell list sources have been approved: Dungeons of Drakkenheim, Grim Hollow Player's Guide, Humblewood Campaign Setting, and Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt
Allthe races, subclasses, feats, and weapons in Steinhardt's have been approved (comparatively less material from Steinhardt's was approved prior)
And, the following updates are on the way:
A Prestige system which allows you to lock your character's hours at or past level 20 (that's right, there is no level cap on this server) and to earn Prestige Points instead, which can be spent on Dark Gifts, Evil Gifts, Fragments of Suffering, Blessings, extra ASIs, a second artifact slot, a fourth boon slot, and other upgrades for your character
Extra incentive rewards, such as extra hours for your character, for DMs who host for new players on the server, or during special events
Support for play by post and live Text Role Play (TRP)
Our community is about one hundred members strong at the moment, but it will take some time for people to catch on to the fact that this is one of the best Gestalt West Marches servers out there. We need your help! Look into the character creation options, get a copy of the Gestalt Gsheet (integrated with Avrae app) that is available only on the Spire, and use our helpful level planner to plan a build!
The Spire
This 18+ West Marches server is a great place to play 2024 D&D 5e if you are interested in Gestalt, a homebrew mode of play where you level in two classes simultaneously. We feature a curated list of third party sources, including character creation options from Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt. There is also a Jobs system that costs Downtime and that rewards more gold the higher you can get on a skill check. Downtime is both accrued passively and earned based on the amount of hours your character has played.
This D&D server launched not too long ago. We currently need players who are also DMs interested in running games! There is not much of a community here yet, but we are well set up to accommodate DMs who want to host.
We do not expect games to begin on this server until after November 12, when the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide is released, but feel free to join the server and to take a look at our character creation process. You may make a character now, and you may use either the 2014 or 2024 Player’s Handbook when making a character. Characters can be Gestalt in both 2014 and 2024 options, but 2024 PHB classes need to pick 2024 PHB subclasses, and 2014 PHB classes cannot select 2024 PHB subclasses.
Server Rules
Age Requirement and Character Age: All members must be 18 or older. Verification may be required. Furthermore, your characters must be of mature age.
Deadly Difficulty: This server operates at up to a deadly difficulty level. Be prepared for the possibility of character death, significant loss, and other severe consequences. Your character's status, wealth, and even your own standing here are not guaranteed if you take reckless actions.
Transparency and Common Sense: We maintain a culture of transparency and common sense. Player versus player combat (PvP) requires consent from DM and both players OOC. Be mindful of rule #2 – actions have consequences.
Share Just Your Ideas: All interactions should be conducted with a high degree of respect. Slander, harassment, or any form of discrimination will not be tolerated. Maintain in-character (IC) and out-of-character (OOC) distinctions. OOC conflicts should not affect IC interactions and vice versa.
Rule of ❌: If a player feels that a situation is becoming uncomfortable or going too far, they can invoke the "X". This acts as an immediate boundary that must be respected and cannot be crossed. The "X" cannot be used to impede relationships, moral ambiguity, or the natural story progression.
Advertising and Commissions: Players are welcome to post their original art in the #CHARACTER-ART channel and to invite commisions, but they are not allowed to solicit commissions in PMs of other server members. DMs are permitted to post a link to an incentive-less tip/donation service (Ko-Fi, Patreon, etc.) in their DM directory post.
Other Information
Primary Ruleset: 2024 5e
Primary Timezone: EST
Primary Language: English
Discord Invite: Link
As of today, The Spire is officially live! It's been a five month journey to get to this point. When new players arrive at the Spire, everything is in order for them to play games straight away.
Furthermore, the following updates have been implemented:
And, the following updates are on the way:
Our community is about one hundred members strong at the moment, but it will take some time for people to catch on to the fact that this is one of the best Gestalt West Marches servers out there. We need your help! Look into the character creation options, get a copy of the Gestalt Gsheet (integrated with Avrae app) that is available only on the Spire, and use our helpful level planner to plan a build!
Looking forward to seeing you there!